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State pensioners are set for an "even bigger rise" than expected thanks to the Department for Work and Pensions, or DWP , Triple Lock. A BBC Money Box expert from BBC radio has issued an update for state pensioners ahead of April.

Paul Lewis said: "State pension to rise by more - subject to confirmation. Annual earnings growth May-July - used in state pension triple lock - revised up from 4.7% to 4.8%. So basic and new April weekly pension rates, estimated at £184.75 and £241.05, now £184.90 and £241.30.

"Adds £100mn+ to state pension bill." It means state pensioners will receive more cash, taking payments from £230.25 a week to £241.30 - a £11.05 rise or £575 across a year.

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